Paul Hervey-Brookes’ RNIB Legacy Garden has been designed as a deeply tactile space, allowing show visitors to experience the world through the eyes of someone who has lost their sight.
Liz Nicholson, Chair of the Judging Panel, said: “A brave and highly effective endeavour that demonstrates the challenges of partial sight loss through a garden installation. Inspiring use of local materials and lofty yurt structures gives a wonderful three-dimensional space - pure showmanship.”
RHS Young Designer of the Year went to Luke Coleman for Drakkar’s Drift, a garden celebrating Scotland’s historic ties with Scandinavia, featuring a 1.5 metre plunge pool and sauna.
Hervey-Brookes and Coleman also won Best Construction in their respective categories. On his double win, Coleman said: “I’m in a bit of shock to be honest, it feels quite surreal to finally be standing here in a space that started out on a bit paper and receiving these awards from the RHS is amazing, a dream come true”.
The RHS Environmental Innovation Award was presented to Lee Bestall for Hazlewood Barn – Reimagined by Bestall & Co. 99% of the materials in the garden are reclaimed or repurposed with an innovative custom-made planting medium created from construction waste.
Malcolm Anderson, RHS Head of Sustainability said: “The RHS is proud to present the Environmental Innovation Award to Lee and his team, whose garden is an excellent example of sustainable design, proving that style and sustainability can go hand in hand”.
Best Long Border was presented to Sebastian Stall for Buglife: Habitat Mosaic and in the Floral Marquee, Best Exhibit was presented to Dibleys Nurseries for their display of streptocarpus and begonias.
RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse takes places from 16 – 20 July. Tickets are still available and can be purchased from rhs.org.uk/wentworth or on the gate.
